SETS Synonyms: 448 Similar and Opposite Words

sets 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of set

as in spawns

to cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop the hen set for days

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as in chooses

to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority set a date for the wedding

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as in values

to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding fire losses were set at a million dollars

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as in sits

chiefly dialect to rest on the buttocks or haunches come over and set for a spell

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as in aims

to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal determined to see the West, she set her car towards the sun and drove off

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as in decides

to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of finally set some plans for the luncheon

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as in secures

to put securely in place or in a desired position had the jeweler set the diamond again

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as in gels

to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly the gelatin is just starting to set now

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as in puts

to arrange something in a certain spot or position set a book on the table

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as in freezes

to become physically firm or solid the concrete must set completely before anyone can walk on it

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sets

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noun

plural of set

as in factions

a group of people acting together within a larger group the younger set is less likely to volunteer for the church's annual rummage sale

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as in packs

a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially they rarely associate with anyone outside their social set

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as in clusters

a number of things considered as a unit a set of tools

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as in types

one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic the next set of job applicants had far more education and practical experience

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as in decors

the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production built sets for the play

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Recent Examples of sets

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For Round 2, Sam brings in artists Kiana, Lisa, and Caldwell, and sets them up with easels. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 July 2026 The plan sets the top-level goals for the Chinese Communist Party related to the economy, the environment, national security and public health. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 But what sets Trek Travel apart is more offerings when the race is not happening. — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The board sets education policy, maintains academic standards, and oversees educational licenses and the accreditation system. — Zuri Primos july 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026 While the region’s Kimmeridgian limestone soils separate Chablis from Chardonnay grown elsewhere, what truly sets Chablis apart is the incredible diversity of its terroirs. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 July 2026 Its ability to manage cash flow in over 170 currencies is the feature that sets this app apart. — Catherine Collins, USA Today, 26 July 2026 RedHook also sets a five-minute alarm that checks whether its services remain alive. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 On the wide, mythic stage that Nolan sets, through Odysseus’ oh-so-clever, treacherous scheme of the Trojan Horse as much as anything else, the entire world has lost the ability to deal generously with strangers and foreigners. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 July 2026

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But much larger sets will occur on a periodic basis, creating life-threatening rip currents, the weather service says. — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026 Below, shop more of my favorite, throw-on-and-go matching sets for port days on your next cruise, including pants, shorts, and skirt styles. — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026 Among Mazen Farah's photos is one of a desk drawer filled with sets of house keys. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 26 July 2026 The band played for 29 songs and about two hours total, with a 20-minute intermission in between sets. — Jake Harris july 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026 For lounging at home, the best sets should seamlessly transition from relaxing on the sofa to cozy nights in bed. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 July 2026 These are the kinds of finds that make a second-hand store trip worthwhile and give a room the layered depth that flat, matching sets cannot. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026 Putting on shows throughout the park meant hiring a lot of young people in the South Bay who were theatrically inclined to sing, dance, play instruments as well as manage the lights, sound, costumes and sets. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 25 July 2026 Check out the rest of Amazon’s collection of linen matching sets for summer. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 25 July 2026

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The average female lionfish spawns around 27,000 eggs every three days, so unsurprisingly, the species quickly spread throughout the Caribbean, up the East Coast and east to the Bahamas.

— Rachel Nuwer, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026
The Lifeform spawns from a black, bacterial mold that infests the yellow wallpaper and moist carpets.

— Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026

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At the center of the narrative is the theme of parenthood, explored through the eyes of someone who chooses to give it up out of sheer fear and inadequacy.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 23 July 2026
Money flows into the worker’s account throughout a working life, whether or not the worker actively chooses to save extra from each pay.

— Kris Iyer, Fortune, 22 July 2026

Definition of chooses

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In looking beyond recognizable logos in search of craftsmanship, rarity and compelling design narratives, showers are expected to represent a discerning clientele who values originality.

— Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Johnson added that the company values its collaboration with GKN Aerospace as both sides evaluate manufacturing methods that could strengthen future engine readiness.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

Definition of values

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The club now sits at 4 wins, 10 losses, 2 draws (14 points), just six points off a playoff spot but with plenty of congestion in between.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
The site, which sits just out of view from the highway about 4 miles south of the Boise Stage Stop off of exit 71, encompasses nearly 300,000 industrial solar panels and enough cable to stretch from the farm to Salt Lake City.

— Mark Dee July 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026

Definition of sits

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The campaign, a joint effort with SEIU Doctors United, aims to advocate for improved working conditions, stronger patient care and better protections for academic freedom.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
South Korea aims to double its memory production capacity within five years and secure world-class manufacturing capabilities to pull far ahead of competing nations.

— Hooyeon Kim, Fortune, 25 July 2026

Definition of aims

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Winning this Golden Boot only secures Mbappe’s legacy as one of the greatest goalscorers of all time.

— Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Spearmint secures permit for battery in Minnesota The 600 MWh figure effectively means the total amount of energy that the BEES can store.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

Definition of secures

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This prolonged court battles freezes the company in place until there is a resolution and this is taking place at a time when the rest of the industry is evolving almost daily.

— Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
The ruling freezes public hearings and witness subpoenas until a full judicial review of the report underpinning the inquiry.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 24 July 2026